Chapter 265: 259 The whole of Hong Kong is shocked! Tycoon Li gasps in cold air

On the other side,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was having skewers at a roadside stall with Huang Bingyao.

A sip of beer, a bite of grilled skewer...

The driver this time was Xi Gui; Zhou Xingxing had run off to go on a date with Fang Min.

Xi Gui and Li Jie were at the table next to them, eating late-night snacks and chatting.

"Bang~~~"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Huang Bingyao clinked their bottles of ice-cold San Miguel beer.

Huang Bingyao said, "Actually, to ask the police force to maintain order, there was no need for me to say a word. You're already quite familiar with Peng Xinjian and Zhou Chengbo."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu laughed, "The main thing is that I wanted to have late-night snacks with you, Brother Yao!"

Huang Bingyao was delighted: "Hahaha~~~"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu added, "I already called the two district commanders this evening, but it would still be a trouble for you, Brother Yao, to call them and make arrangements. The donation starts at 9:00 tomorrow; the police force needs to be on-site by at least 8:30."

Huang Bingyao patted his chest: "No problem. First thing tomorrow morning, I'll call and arrange it."

Just at this moment,

A Mercedes-Benz pulled over at the side of the road.

Two people got out of the car.

Behind them, two bodyguards (drivers) followed.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was stunned for a moment.

Gu Zai.

This Gu Zai, with a center-parted hairstyle combed to both sides and wearing non-prescription glasses, walked with a firm gait toward the snack stall.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu took one look, and with this appearance, he couldn't tell at all who it was.

Hong Wenbiao: "Big Brother, the skewers here are not bad; we must try them."

Hong Wengang smiled: "Good!" (The brothers are from *SPL 2: A Time for Consequences*)

The two brothers found a seat, which happened to be right next to Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, while the bodyguards sat at the table next to them on the other side.

As if sensing Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's gaze, Hong Wengang looked over.

"Isn't this Brother Zu?"

Hong Wengang had a peaceful, scholarly smile on his face as he reached out to Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu smiled and shook his hand: "And you are?"

Hong Wengang took out a business card and handed it to Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu: "Brother Zu, my name is Hong Wengang."

Hong Wengang?

Isn't this the boss of the organ trafficking syndicate from *SPL 2*?

He doesn't look like the person in front of me at all.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu glanced at the business card: "Sunshine Charity Medical Company · Chairman."

"Charity medical?"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu had a strange expression.

Are you sure this isn't about collecting people's information through medical care to use for organ matching?

Hong Wengang, misinterpreting Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's doubt, explained: "I made some money in business, and my parents told me since I was young to do more good deeds, so I established this charity medical company."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu sneered inwardly; believe that if you want.

However, he remained calm on the surface and said happily, "Mr. Hong is very righteous!"

Hong Wengang said politely, "I'm not as charitable as Brother Zu; I'm just doing a little bit of good."

Glancing at Huang Bingyao, Hong Wengang smiled and nodded in greeting, then said to Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu:

"Then I won't disturb Brother Zu any further. When you have time in the future, I'll invite Brother Zu to dinner."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu nodded and took the business card.

By rights, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu should have returned his own business card to Hong Wengang, but Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu didn't even mention it.

Next, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Huang Bingyao chatted, while Hong Wengang and Hong Wenbiao chatted.

Half an hour later, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Huang Bingyao paid the bill and left.

On the road,

Huang Bingyao: "I feel that Hong Wengang is not quite right. While I was chatting with you, I kept having the feeling that he was eavesdropping."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu gave a thumbs up: "I had the same feeling."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu asked Li Jie, who was following behind: "Do you have this feeling?"

Li Jie nodded: "Yes, it feels like he is deliberately trying to get close to you, Brother Zu."

Huang Bingyao looked at Li Jie and cupped his hands: "May I ask your name?"

Li Jie returned the salute: "Just an ordinary person."

Huang Bingyao curled his lip; he didn't believe Li Jie was an ordinary person. Anyone who could be Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's bodyguard was a top-tier talent. Just take that Xiao Fu—Ma Jun said he had fought Xiao Fu and couldn't win; and that A Bu, he couldn't win either, being taken down in a few moves.

He couldn't help but sigh that Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's side was full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers.

After Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Huang Bingyao got in the car and left,

"Brother, they've left."

"Let's go too."

Hong Wengang threw away the skewer in his hand; it was tasty, but the doctor told him not to eat too much of these things.

The two of them and their bodyguards got into the car.

He closed the car door.

Hong Wengang's face suddenly turned pale, and his whole body seemed to have been drained of energy, becoming weak.

"Brother, are you okay?" Hong Wenbiao asked worriedly.

"I'm fine..." Hong Wengang waved his hand weakly, gasping for air.

Hong Wenbiao: "This Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu is quite vigilant; he didn't exchange business cards with me. It seems he's not that easy to approach."

Hong Wengang: "It's fine. We've already met for the first time; there will be reasons to have more contact later."

This time, the reason Hong Wengang came here was precisely to get close to Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu.

Because he wanted to cooperate with Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu to do some medical charity and show some love.

Of course, the real purpose was to draw blood from the people of Wan Chai to do organ matching.

On one hand, it was for Hong Wengang's own heart,

And on the other hand, it was for the kidney of the eldest son of the Li family.

"The eldest son of the Li family offered 20 million. If we can land this order, we'll have earned enough money for a year."

A new day,

Hong Kong, which had been overcast for three days, was finally clear and sunny today, with the sun shining brightly.

Early in the morning, the Anti-Triad Units, Serious Crime Units, and PTU Mobile Units of the Wan Chai and Central-Western police stations all received a notification: there was a new task today: go to the Five Star Property Company with firearms to maintain order on-site.

At the Central-Western District Police Station, many officers were bewildered.

"What's going on?"

"They want us to maintain order?"

"Could it be a protest or a parade?"

"You're stupid, who would protest against the Five Star Company?"

"Don't guess anymore. It's the Five Star Company holding a fundraiser. They sent out flyers last night asking everyone to donate to the Five Star Charity Foundation, saying Mr. Guan wants to acquire Mingxin Hospital."

Someone explained the situation, as many officers' homes had received the flyers.

"That's not right, why do we need to maintain order at a fundraiser?"

"I guess there shouldn't be many people donating, right?"

"Yeah, is there anyone still donating money nowadays?"

"I still trust Mr. Guan; I've already prepared to donate 1,000."

"No way, you're donating too?"

"I'm donating too, 1,000."

Fei Sha walked over at this time: "I'm donating 5,000!"

He had just received his salary a few days ago; he had money!

He had to repay Brother Zu!

As soon as Fei Sha said this, many officers were shocked.

Five Star Property Branch in Shek Tong Tsui.

Past 8:00,

When Fei Sha, Li Yongsen, and the others from the Anti-Triad Unit, Serious Crime Unit, and PTU arrived here, they were shocked by the bustling scene.

Some officers rubbed their eyes, looking at everything before them in disbelief.

In front of the Five Star Property branch, it was already crowded with people, extremely lively.

Neighborhood residents were coming one after another to donate, consciously forming a long line.

"This... is this a fundraiser?"

Some officers were surprised, never having seen such an enthusiastic scene of donation.

That's donating money, giving money away!

This scene,

Shocking!

It made many officers unable to help but re-evaluate the weight of Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu in the hearts of the residents.

Fei Sha was very emotional: "Looking at it like this, Brother Zu really has won the hearts of the people."

Li Yongsen nodded: "Ever since Mr. Guan came, he has done many good deeds. Public security, education, environment... everything has become much better."

"So this time he wants to acquire Mingxin Hospital and says he wants to do good deeds, that's why so many residents are supporting him!"

Soon, Fei Sha, Li Yongsen, and the others began to deploy police forces,

Strictly checking vehicles entering and leaving, lest some desperate bandit comes to rob the cash, which would be a joke.

Soon,

Shi Shi Ding arrived, and seeing so many people donating, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

At this time, he happened to run into Bo Zai's father; the two looked at each other and began to line up.

As time passed, more and more people donated, and the atmosphere at the scene became increasingly enthusiastic.

Many officers who hadn't intended to donate, infected by this enthusiasm, also joined the ranks of donors.

Not long after,

ATV's interview van arrived.

Huang Jieyi got out of the car with the cameraman and came to the scene.

Huang Jieyi looked around at the bustling scene, feeling a bit shocked inside.

My god!

So many people donating?

Are you kidding me?

It shocked her for a whole year!

After the cameraman adjusted the shooting angle,

Huang Jieyi began the formal interview,

Facing the camera,

"Hello, dear viewers! I am ATV News' Huang Jieyi. I am currently in front of the Five Star Property branch in Shek Tong Tsui..."

"Today, the Five Star Property Company launched a special fundraising event aimed at raising funds for the acquisition of Mingxin Hospital..." "We can see that the response from the citizens at the scene is very enthusiastic. Everyone is generously opening their purses, supporting this good deed with practical actions."

As Huang Jieyi spoke, she walked toward an old lady who was lining up to donate, and interviewed her.

The old lady said to the camera: "Mr. Guan is a very good person. Everything he does is for us old neighbors. He is acquiring the hospital to do good deeds, so of course we have to support him!"

Huang Jieyi: "Old lady, how much are you planning to donate?"

Old lady: "I don't have much money, I can only donate 200."

Huang Jieyi nodded to express her thanks, then turned to another person, who happened to be Shi Shi Ding.

Because Shi Shi Ding had a tattoo on his neck—a sickle plus a drop of blood—one look and you knew he was a gangster.

Huang Jieyi interviewed: "This gentleman, you..."

Shi Shi Ding said: "I'm here to support Brother Zu. He has helped me a lot and saved my two younger sisters..."

Huang Jieyi was surprised, then interviewed him about the specific situation, and Shi Shi Ding told her everything without reservation.

"I don't know, sir, how much are you planning to donate?"

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"20,000."

"Hiss, hiss, hiss~~~~"

Huang Jieyi and the surrounding residents lining up all gasped in cold air.

"20,000, that much?"

"I only donated 2,000."

"I only donated 3,000."

"I donated 1,500."

It was all thousands and thousands...

Huang Jieyi and the cameraman's eyeballs almost fell to the ground.

My god!

This is just a fundraiser!

You guys are donating way too much, aren't you?

Isn't a few dozen enough?

How come you're all donating thousands and thousands?

Later, she interviewed some other residents, and finally, there were some donating a few hundred or a few dozen, but the proportion wasn't high; 1,000 was the most common.

Huang Jieyi was a bit numb.

It's too outrageous!

Then Huang Jieyi went to interview the police maintaining order, and heard that Fei Sha was going to donate 10,000.

Fei Sha's salary was just over 20,000. Hearing that a citizen was donating 20,000, he felt embarrassed to only give 5,000, so he increased it to 10,000.

Fei Sha said righteously: "I, Fei Sha, have always liked doing good deeds. Mr. Guan wants to acquire a hospital to do good deeds, so I fully support him!"

Other officers complained:

One of our own, don't show off!

But soon they realized that this time Fei Sha had scored big points. Being on the news, he would definitely be remembered by the leadership above. Would promotions and salary increases be far off?

Thinking about this,

Damn!

He got to show off, and he got the benefits!

Why didn't I think of that!

It's really unfair, he snatched the lead ·jpg

After interviewing for more than 20 minutes,

Huang Jieyi came to the work area again.

There were a total of 10 windows, with people collecting money, counting money, reporting numbers, issuing receipts... an assembly line process, busy as a beehive.

Every citizen's donation would receive a stamped receipt from the staff, which detailed the donation amount and could be used to deduct medical expenses in the future.

"Thank you for your good deed. Your love will help more people regain their health."

Sai Ying Pun, Sheung Wan, Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, and other districts... every Five Star Property branch was conducting fundraising activities.

It was in full swing.

Le Le Huizhen took the cameraman to several places, and finally, she was tired from filming.

"Viewers in front of the TV, our fundraising interview for today ends here."

"Let us look forward to the Five Star Charity Foundation successfully completing the hospital acquisition. We will continue to follow the auction results of Mingxin Hospital this afternoon. We look forward to everyone watching the TVB news at noon and in the evening!"

Mao Xiang Yang stood in the distance, watching the residents donating enthusiastically, and couldn't help but feel very shocked inside.

He had been mentally prepared, but he didn't expect so many residents to come to donate, to be so enthusiastic, and for the donation amounts to be so high.

Shocked, emotional!

At noon,

12:00,

ATV and TVB noon news both reported on the fundraiser launched by Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu.

The whole of Hong Kong: "????"

Shocked!

What the hell?

Are the residents of Wan Chai and Central-Western District this crazy?

How long has it been since the Li Foundation incident?

Have you forgotten the pain once the wound has healed?

However, the words of the residents in the interview—"We don't trust other charity foundations, but we trust Brother Zu," "Brother Zu does good deeds, we must support him," "We trust Brother Zu"—had already given them the answer.

"They must be crazy!"

"This Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, why is he so supported by them?!"

Police Headquarters, Canteen.

TVB news was playing.

"Brother Tian!"

A young officer from the Financial Intelligence and Investigation Bureau (Anti-Money Laundering) asked Ma Haotian next to him,

"I remember this Five Star Charity Company has triad status, right?"

"Will there be money laundering in this kind of donation?"

"Should we go and investigate?"

Ma Haotian: "............"

Zhang Ziwei: "............"

The spoons they were eating with paused, four eyes staring at the young officer.

The young officer felt a chill and stuttered:

"Tian... Brother Tian... did I say something wrong again?"

Ma Haotian said irritably: "What did you say wrong? Let's go, we'll go investigate right now. When the time comes, we can be beaten up by those residents, and then we can apply for work-related injury leave and retire directly. How cool is that!"

Young officer: "............"

Zhang Ziwei sighed. Looking at this silly, naive appearance, he couldn't help but think of a person called "Even Jesus couldn't keep him," who was almost beaten up at the time...

Afternoon.

14:40.

20 minutes until the Mingxin Hospital auction.

Wan Chai, 5 Gloucester Road,

Government Property Agency Building,

A blue Bentley stopped downstairs. Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Fang Ting got out of the car and entered the Government Property Agency building.

Then, guided by the staff, they arrived at the auction site.

The last ones to arrive were only three parties: Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Tycoon Li Ji (not Li Huanggua), and Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu. Other bidders had withdrawn because the Government Property Agency's valuation of 800 million scared them off.

The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals sent a Vice Chairman, appointed by the Chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals.

When Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu walked into the auction venue, the Vice Chairman just took a look and then turned his head, ignoring him.

Apparently, he looked down on a small fry like Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu.

"Mr. Li."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu paced over to the side of Tycoon Li Ji and reached out his hand.

Tycoon Li Ji looked at Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and shook his hand: "Mr. Guan, you are younger than I imagined."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu smiled: "Mr. Li, you look to be in great shape; at least 10 years younger than I imagined."

Tycoon Li Ji had a ruddy complexion and black hair, looking much younger than Boss Zheng, even though the two were only a few years apart.

"Hahaha~~~" Tycoon Li Ji laughed, pointing to the seat next to him, "The auction hasn't started yet, let's chat..."

"Thanks." Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu sat down without ceremony.

Tycoon Li Ji: "I heard you had dinner with old Zheng yesterday?"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu nodded: "Yes, I heard you are also from Shunde, just like Mr. Zheng, right?"

Tycoon Li Ji nodded: "Yes."

Both were from Shunde.

Once the conversation started, it was much easier to keep chatting.

Not far away, the Vice Chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals: "............"

Suddenly, he felt like he had become a clown!

He had originally wanted to put on airs and ignore a small fry like Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, but now Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was chatting happily with Tycoon Li Ji of the Four Great Families, and he was suddenly left in an awkward position.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu didn't know the internal thoughts of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Vice Chairman; he was chatting quite well with Tycoon Li Ji.

Tycoon Li Ji asked curiously: "You are fundraising with such great fanfare, making it known to everyone. Aren't you afraid I'll raise the bid later?"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu laughed: "The hospital itself doesn't make much money. I'm doing charity, so I'm not afraid of profit or loss; but you are different, Mr. Li. You are in business, so you'll feel the pain if you lose money. If you have money to lose, it's better to speculate in real estate, as that makes money faster."

Tycoon Li Ji was surprised: "Since you know real estate speculation is fast, why don't you speculate?"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu smiled: "You can make money anytime, but the hospital is more important to me."

Tycoon Li Ji became serious now, carefully examining Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's expression.

"Are you really doing charity by opening a hospital?"

He had always thought it was just bragging.

After all, who would use their entire net worth to do charity?

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was serious: "That's right, I won't take a single cent of profit from the hospital!"

A hospital is definitely a fast way to brush up on approval ratings.

If there's another "halo" effect, that would be even more wonderful!

So, I don't care about a maximum annual profit of 100 million either!

Tycoon Li Ji has Tycoon Li Ji's way of playing.

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu has Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's way of playing.

Tycoon Li Ji looked carefully at Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's expression; it didn't look like a disguise.

"Hiss~~~"

This kid?

What kind of monster is he?

How come I can't even understand his tactics?

Could it be some new business war tactic?

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PS: Progress on making up for missed chapters (5/4 owed), I don't owe any more, haha~~

This chapter is an extra, 5,000 words, isn't that powerful!

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(End of chapter) **CHAPTER 266**